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General Manager of Construction

Yarrawonga, Victoria 3730, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a General Management or Operations Management role.
  • Senior construction leadership experience in a project-based environment and leading multi-site teams.
  • Strong WHS knowledge and risk management capability.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Executive

Description

YMH is an industry leading builder of modular dwellings and commercial buildings servicing the Lifestyle, Tourism and Commercial sectors. With facilities in both Mulwala NSW and Bendigo VIC. Our buildings are designed and built to the very highest standards with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced General Manager of Construction to join our executive leadership team. The position is full-time and can be based out of our head office in Mulwala NSW or our Bendigo office in VIC.

As a member of the executive leadership team, this role ensures alignment between project management, site supervision, procurement, and warehousing, translating strategic objectives between construction execution, commercial objectives, and organisational strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a related field and or industry
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Skills required:

  • A minimum 5 years of experience in a General Management or Operations Management role.
  • Senior construction leadership experience in a project-based environment.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site management.
  • Experience leading multi-site construction teams.
  • WHS knowledge and risk management capability.
  • Operational leadership, decisive decision-making capabilities and outcome focused mindset.
  • High emotional intelligence and leadership qualities
  • Strong communicator across site, management, executive and operational teams.
  • Advanced computer literacy and Microsoft Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent numeracy skills

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership across all construction operations, ensuring consistent delivery standards are maintained and improved.
  • Oversee project programming, sequencing, and resource allocation across all sites.
  • Ensure construction activities align with contract scope, program, and budget.
  • Drive productivity, accountability, and performance across construction teams.
  • Act as the executive escalation point for delivery, quality, or site performance issues.

Remuneration:

  • Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience
  • Remuneration package will include a fully maintained company vehicle

YMH Benefits:

  • Opportunities for career upskilling
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Regular staff social events
  • Monthly BBQ’s
  • Work/Life balance working hours 7:30am – 4pm
  • Monthly RDO’s
  • Free annual Flu Shot (personal choice)
  • Weekly wages – on time every time

If you believe you have the drive, skills, experience and motivation to excel in this role then please apply with your current resume & cover letter detailing your experience and suitability. For a confidential discussion or to request a full position description, phone 03 57442388 and ask to speak to the Business Operations Manager.

The successful applicant will need to undergo a police check, Drug & Alcohol screen. Please also note that the interviewing of quality candidates will commence immediately. If you are interested and wish to be considered please submit your application promptly.

Company Overview

YMH is a leading builder of modular dwellings and commercial buildings, we service the Lifestyle, Tourism and Commercial sectors with facilities in both Mulwala NSW and Bendigo VIC. All our modular buildings are designed and built to the very highest specifications with a true focus on quality & finish. At YMH our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture that enables all of us to feel valued, be our best and remain truly passionate about what we do.